First Floating Chariot

FIRST FLOATING CHARIOT Sri Singamuga Kaliamman temple a tradition of floating chariot since 1974 at Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang and it became an annual event Magam Thiruvilafloating chariot procession). Different from the normal chariot which carried the Lord and went procession on during Indian festivals like Thaipusam, the Singamuga Kaliammanwill be carried onto the decorated float measuring 4.88 m width, 5.49 length and 4.57 high the open sea. A fishing boat will tow the floating chariot that was lit with decorative lights for the one hour procession. There will be nine people the priest and (traditional Indian musical instruments) musicians. At the same time, devotees waded into the water with their lanterns of various shapes, made their wishes and released the lanterns into the sea.